Cryba4 Gene Summary [Rat]

A structural constituent of eye lens. Predicted to be involved in lens development in camera-type eye and visual perception. Biomarker of cataract. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in cataract 23. Orthologous to human CRYBA4 (crystallin beta A4). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]

Details

Type
Protein Coding
Official Symbol
Cryba4
Official Name
crystallin, beta A4 [Source:RGD Symbol;Acc:61962]
Ensembl ID
ENSRNOG00000049770
Bio databases IDs NCBI: 64348 Ensembl: ENSRNOG00000049770
Aliases crystallin, beta A4
Synonyms crystallin beta A4, crystallin, beta A4, crystallin β A4, crystallin, β A4, CTRCT23, CYRBA4, MCOPCT4, β a4 crystallin
Species
Rat, Rattus norvegicus
OrthologiesHumanMouse

Protein Domains

A protein domain is a distinct structural or functional region within a protein that can evolve, function, and exist independently of the rest of the protein chain. These domains in rat Cryba4 often fold into stable, three-dimensional structures and are associated with specific biological functions, such as binding to DNA, other proteins, or small molecules.
  • structural constituent of eye lens
  • protein binding
  • identical protein binding
  • Beta/Gamma crystallin

Top Findings

The most significant associations for this gene, including commonly observed domains, pathway involvement, and functional highlights based on current data.
disease
  • systemic lupus erythematosus
  • lamellar cataract type 23
  • high myopia
  • nuclear cataract 23 with microcornea
  • multiple types cataract 23
regulated by

Subcellular Expression

Locations within the cell where the protein is known or predicted to be active, providing insight into its function and cellular context.
  • Unknown

Gene Ontology Annotations

Describes the biological processes, cellular components, and molecular functions associated with the rat Cryba4 gene, providing context for its role in the cell.

Biological Process

Functions and activities the gene product is involved in
  • camera-type eye development
  • lens development in camera-type eye
  • visual perception

Molecular Function

What the gene product does at the molecular level
  • identical protein binding
  • protein binding
  • structural constituent of eye lens

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